Know all details about Sauce Walka, who is hospitalized after getting into a shooting incident alongside rapper Sayso P whose death is now confirmed
Houston rapper Sauce Walka and his artist, Sayso P, were reportedly involved in a shooting near the FedExForum outside the Westin Hotel in Memphis on Saturday. According to TMZ, members of Sauce Walka’s family confirmed that he sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and is currently hospitalized, with expectations of a full recovery. Meanwhile, the individual accompanying him was fatally shot. Although official confirmation regarding the victim’s identity is still pending, social media speculation suggests it is Sayso P.
Who is rapper Sayso P as Sauce Walka’s TSF artist is shot to death in Memphis as shooting video goes viral on Twitter/X
They Shot Sauce Walka & Murdered His Artist Sayso P While Shopping Downtown Memphis pic.twitter.com/gxhJqnvVzQ
— KINGMIXUP (@kingmixup) March 22, 2025
Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media indicate that the shooting occurred outside a downtown Memphis hotel. A video from the scene, depicting a heavy police presence, has surfaced, though no official statement has been released to verify the details.
The shooting happened on Second Street and Lt. George W Lee and nearby roads were shut down due to the shooting, as reports said that the one deceased victim lay on the street.
🙏🏽🙏🏽 Please pray for #saucewalka R.I.P and condolences to to #saysop pic.twitter.com/MO8PlSZ0sP
— Street Juice Tv (@streetjuicetv1) March 22, 2025
Who is Sauce Walka?
Born Albert Walker Mondane, Sauce Walka is a Houston-based rapper and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since 2007. Initially performing under the name A-Walk, he was part of the rap group Mostheadgiver before launching his solo career in 2014. Gaining prominence with his 2015 diss track Wack 2 Wack, which called out Drake for allegedly appropriating Houston’s hip-hop culture, Sauce Walka has since collaborated with Travis Scott, Maxo Kream, Westside Gunn, and the late XXXTentacion.
Sayso P, an emerging rapper from Houston, was closely associated with Sauce Walka as part of The Sauce Factory (TSF), a collective featuring rising hip-hop talents. Deeply influenced by Houston’s rap culture, his music embodies the city’s distinctive sound and style. FOX13 confirmed that a fatal shooting took place outside a hotel near the FedExForum in Memphis on Saturday.
Sauce Walka and Sayso P have collaborated on several tracks, notably “Making Stars” and “Furreal” and were in Memphis together since the last few days.
Sayso P was having fun 17 hours ago whilst in Memphis, gunned down and killed this afternoon. Sauce Walka was also shot but in stable condition. Being a rapper is the most dangerous job on earth. RIP Sayso P pic.twitter.com/NiUCk9RzrP
— SHANDOOKIE (@ShandookieLTC) March 22, 2025
Numerous police and fire department vehicles were seen in the vicinity of the Westin Hotel at Second Street and Lt. George W. Lee Avenue. The incident led to the temporary closure of B.B. King Boulevard from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Beale Street. While at least one fatality has been reported, officials have not yet provided details on those involved.
According to HTX Media, a Houston-based news outlet, Sauce Walka and Sayso P were allegedly shopping in downtown Memphis when unidentified suspects drove up and opened fire before fleeing the scene. Eyewitnesses reportedly heard between three to five gunshots. The outlet further claimed that Sauce Walka is in stable condition, while Sayso P has succumbed to his injuries. However, these details remain unverified by official sources.
Sauce Walka and his TSF artist Sayso P were shot Saturday in downtown Memphis while shopping, with opps shooting three times. 🔫
Sayso P was killed in the shooting, while Sauce Walka is currently in the hospital in stable condition. Police are still actively investigating. pic.twitter.com/HT5zXx1BKA
— Key To The City 🔑 (@K3yToTheCity) March 22, 2025
know all details about Sauce Walka:
- Birth Name: Albert Walker Mondane
- Also Known As: Sauce Father, Drip God, Sauce God, A-Walk
- Date of Birth: June 29, 1990 (age 34)
- Origin: Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Genres: Hip Hop, Southern Hip Hop
- Occupations: Rapper, Songwriter
- Years Active: 2007–present